Peanut butter cookies are a classic treat that is loved by people of all ages. With their soft and chewy texture, sweet and nutty flavor, and iconic criss-cross pattern, these cookies are a staple in many households. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this guide will provide you with the essential steps and tips to create the perfect peanut butter cookies. From gathering the necessary ingredients to mixing, shaping, and baking the dough, you'll learn everything you need to know to achieve the best results. So, prepare to indulge in the timeless goodness of peanut butter cookies and embark on a delightful baking journey.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
SUPER-EASY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES
When we need cookies in a snap, this is our best go-to recipe - easy, fast and super delicious!
Provided by Kraft Peanut Butter
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips KRAFT Peanut Butter
Time 30m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Mix all ingredients with large spoon until well blended.
- Roll into 24 balls; place, 4 inches apart, on baking sheets. Flatten with fork.
- Bake 20 min. or until lightly browned. (Do not overbake.)
- Cool 5 min. on baking sheets; transfer to wire racks. Cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 42.9 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
PEANUT BUTTER-CHOCOLATE NO-BAKE COOKIES
What could be better than an indulgent dessert made from ingredients you have sitting in your pantry and that never needs to go into the oven? These cookies take just minutes of work; most of the time is spent waiting for them to harden into the rich, nutty, chocolaty delights that they are.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 40m
Yield about 60 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper or parchment.
- Bring the sugar, milk, butter and cocoa to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, then let boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Add the oats, peanut butter, vanilla and salt, and stir to combine.
- Drop teaspoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, and let sit at room temperature until cooled and hardened, about 30 minutes. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
These cookies are really chewy and addictive.
Provided by Kathy Bliesner
Categories Desserts Cookies Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the corn syrup, water, and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the peanut butter mixture. Fold in chocolate chunks. Drop by 1/4 cupfuls 3 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 12 to 14 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are golden. Allow cookies to cool for 1 minute on the cookie sheet before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 162.6 mg, Sugar 21.1 g
OATMEAL PEANUT BUTTER AND CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
If you can't decide what kind of cookie to make, this cookie has it all. The oats, peanut butter and chocolate chips are a chewy and flavorful combination.
Provided by Anna Lombard
Categories Desserts Cookies Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar and white sugar. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the peanut butter, water and vanilla. Combine the flour and baking soda, stir into the creamed mixture. Finally, stir in the rolled oats and chocolate chips. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto an unprepared cookie sheet.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until the cookies are lightly toasted on the edges. Remove from the baking sheet to cool on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.9 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 124.1 mg, Sugar 23.1 g
PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES
The hash mark may be one of the most prevalent symbols in modern life, but it's been the "mark" of peanut butter cookies for more than eighty years, and for good reason. Pressing a hash mark into each cookie ensures this dense dough will flatten out and bake evenly. While using this kitchen-tested recipe ensures your peanut butter cookies will turn out perfectly. It's been in Betty's back pocket for quite some time, and you can bet this recipe isn't going anywhere soon. Home cooks from all over have claimed this to be the best peanut butter cookie they've ever made-and we certainly agree! Soft and chewy with the perfect salty-sweet balance, these tender cookies will disappear at every potluck, party or cookie exchange. For an added bit of sparkle, roll your cookies in coarse sparkling sugar just before baking.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h35m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix sugars, peanut butter, shortening, butter and egg in large bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm.
- Heat oven to 375°F.
- Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. Place about 3 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten in crisscross pattern with fork dipped into sugar.
- Bake 9 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 5 minutes; remove from cookie sheet. Cool on wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 100 mg
3-INGREDIENT PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES
This is one of my favorite cookies to make. They are the only peanut butter cookies my family will eat! Sprinkle a pinch of sugar on cookies before baking, if desired.
Provided by heather
Categories Desserts Cookies Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes
Time 22m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix peanut butter, sugar, and egg together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Roll mixture into small balls and arrange on a baking sheet; flatten each with a fork, making a criss-cross pattern.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before moving to a plate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 52.3 mg, Sugar 9.3 g
EASY PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL COOKIES
This easy oatmeal cookie recipe is great with a glass of cold milk! With their peanutty flavor, these scrumptious cookies hit the spot. Plus, they couldn't be easier to make! -Marilyn Blankschien, Clintonville, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small bowl, cream peanut butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg. Add oats and baking soda to creamed mixture; mix well., Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets; flatten slightly. Bake at 350° for 6-8 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 57mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
PEANUT BUTTER CHIP CHOCOLATE COOKIES
My best friend's mom made these when we were kids. They are the best cookies I have ever eaten, and I have yet to screw up a batch! Warning: you may be tempted to eat the entire recipe!!
Provided by Michelle Laverdiere
Categories Desserts Cookies Drop Cookie Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
- In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Stir in the eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt, stir into the creamed mixture. Finally, fold in the peanut butter chips. Drop cookies by heaping teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until set. Cool on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 559.8 calories, Carbohydrate 63.5 g, Cholesterol 71.7 mg, Fat 28.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 21.7 g, Sodium 396.8 mg, Sugar 42.3 g
OLD-FASHIONED PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES
My mother insisted that my grandmother write down one recipe for her when Mom got married in 1942: the how to make peanut butter cookies from scratch recipe. That was a real effort because Grandma was a traditional pioneer-type cook who used a little of this or that until it felt right. This treasured recipe is the only one she ever wrote down! -Janet Hall, Clinton, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream shortening, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Roll into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place 3 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a fork or meat mallet if desired. Bake 10-15 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
EASY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES
With only four ingredients, these cookies couldn't be easier for our son, Jacob, to help whip up. He thinks it's fun helping prepare meals and snacks.-Valerie Ellsworth, Belvidere, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield about 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream peanut butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. , Shape level tablespoonfuls into balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten with a fork. Bake at 350° for 16-18 minutes or until set. Cool for 5 minutes; remove to wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
THE BEST PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES IN THE WORLD!
I got this recipe from a wife of a co-worker. The recipe is called "Peanut Butter Cookies" but they are honestly the best peanut butter cookies that I have ever tasted in my life. I have not made these myself before because my boyfriend isn't crazy about peanut butter cookies so I do not know how much the recipe will make so I am going to give it my best estimated guess. For all of you peanut butter cookie lovers, I really hope that you enjoy this recipe as much as I did.
Provided by Gingerbear
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 24-36 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In larger bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and peanut butter until well blended.
- Add egg and vanilla, beat well.
- Stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add to peanut butter mixture, beat until well blended.
- Heat oven to 350 F.
- Shape dough into 1-1/4 inch balls, roll balls in granulated sugar.
- Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
- With the tines of a fork, flatten ball.
- Flatten again in opposite direction, forming crisscross marks.
- Bake 9 to 10 minutes until light brown and cookie is set.
- Cool slightly, Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.
- Cool completely.
- Tips: Only use real butter and Jiff Peanut Butter.
- Don't overcook.
- Use Air cookie sheets for baking.
GRAMA'S CORN FLAKE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES
These cookies remind me of peanut butter fudge. My Grandmother made them for us, and now I make them for my family. There is nothing healthy about this recipe but it is a great sweet-tooth fixer.
Provided by Nana's 3 Babies
Categories Desserts Cookies No-Bake Cookie Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 25
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Bring the sugar and corn syrup to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in butter and peanut butter until thoroughly mixed, and remove from heat.
- Place the corn flakes into a large bowl, and pour the peanut butter mixture over the cereal. Mix until the corn flakes are coated with the mixture. Drop by tablespoon onto the waxed paper; flatten slightly if desired. Allow to cool before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 2.4 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 58.6 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
THREE INGREDIENT PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES
This recipe has just 3 ingredients. It's fast, easy and the cookies are wonderful! It's great for kids that are just learning to bake.
Provided by Francie
Categories Desserts Cookies Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine the peanut butter, white sugar and egg. Mix until smooth.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 6 to 8 minutes. Do not overbake! These cookies are best when they are still soft and just barely brown on the bottoms.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.8 calories, Carbohydrate 41.8 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 209 mg, Sugar 37.3 g
PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES
Bake Food Network Kitchen's easy recipe for Peanut Butter Cookies using a whole cup of smooth peanut butter.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 45m
Yield 2 dozen cookies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a baking sheet. In a large bowl, cream together sugar and butter. Beat in egg to mixture. Mix in peanut butter and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Stir in salt, baking soda and flour until well combined. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and then roll in sugar. Place on baking sheet and flatten with fork. Bake for 12-15 minutes.
CRUNCHY PEANUT-BUTTER COOKIES
These salty-sweet-crunchy confections make the best snack.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Time 45m
Yield Makes 48
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. With an electric mixer, beat peanut butter, sugar, and butter until smooth. Beat in egg.
- On low speed, mix in flour and baking powder until a dough forms.
- Pinch off dough by the tablespoon; roll into balls. Place 2 inches apart on baking sheets (lined with parchment paper, if desired). With a floured fork, press balls in a crisscross fashion, flattening to a 1/2-inch thickness.
- Bake cookies, rotating sheets halfway through, until lightly golden, 18 to 22 minutes. Cool cookies on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week.
NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES III
These cookies were always served for school lunch. I got the recipe after marrying from one of the cooks, and have made it many times since. This cookie generally is seen with cocoa, but I like this one better, it doesn't have any.
Provided by Cindy Carnes
Categories Desserts Cookies No-Bake Cookie Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, butter and milk. Bring to a rapid boil and boil for one full minute. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and peanut butter. Mix in the oats, stirring until the mixture begins to cool. Transfer to a large bowl if it does not fit into the pan well. Drop batter by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let cool until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 7.9 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 59.5 mg, Sugar 13.5 g
PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES
Make these quick and easy peanut butter cookies for a nutty dessert everyone will love.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Time 45m
Yield Makes 48
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat peanut butter, sugar, and butter until smooth. Beat in egg. Gradually add flour mixture, beating to combine.
- Pinch off dough by the tablespoon; roll into balls. Place 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Using a fork, press balls in a crisscross pattern, flattening to a 1/2-inch thickness.
- Bake cookies, rotating halfway through, until lightly golden, 18 to 22 minutes. Cool cookies on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 g, Fat 8 g, Protein 3 g
CRISP PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES
"The old-fashioned taste of these crisp, peanut buttery cookies is irresistible," reports Jessie MacLeod of St. Stephen, New Brunswick. "And they're as quick to make as they are to disappear. I often double the recipe."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield about 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add peanut butter, egg and vanilla; beat until smooth. Combine the flour, baking soda and baking powder; add to creamed mixture and mix well. For easier shaping, chill the dough for 1 hour. Shape into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten each ball by crisscrossing with the tines of a fork dipped in sugar. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned and cookies are set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
PEANUT BUTTER KISS COOKIES
Deliciously simple, fast, and easy!
Provided by Sharon Baetcke
Categories Desserts Cookies Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Combine sugar, peanut butter, and egg.
- Shape into 1 inch balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet. NOTE: If dough is too sticky, refrigerate 1/2 hour or until easy to handle.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Remove cookies from oven. Press a chocolate kiss into the center of each warm cookie.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 22.7 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 147.1 mg, Sugar 24.9 g
PEANUT BUTTER CUP COOKIES RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: unsalted butter, brown sugar, egg, vanilla, peanut butter, all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, mini peanut butter cup
Provided by Julie Klink
Categories Desserts
Yield 16 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl, add the butter and brown sugar, and stir to combine.
- Add the egg and mix until fully incorporated.
- Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla.
- Add the flour, salt, and baking soda.
- Gently fold in the peanut butter cups.
- Chill dough for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
- Once dough is chilled, scoop out a ball about 2 inches (5 cm) wide. Place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, leaving about 2-inches (5 cm) in between each ball of dough.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until bottom edges of cookies are golden.
- Let cookies cool. Can be stored in an airtight container up to 5 days.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 14 grams
Tips:
- Use creamy peanut butter: Creamy peanut butter will give you a smoother cookie dough and a more uniform cookie.
- Chill the cookie dough: Chilling the cookie dough will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
- Use a cookie scoop: A cookie scoop will help you get uniform cookies and make it easier to portion the dough.
- Bake the cookies at the right temperature: The cookies should be baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until they are just set.
- Let the cookies cool completely: Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before you store them.
Conclusion:
Peanut butter cookies are a classic treat that are easy to make and loved by people of all ages. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create delicious peanut butter cookies that will be the hit of your next party or gathering. So what are you waiting for? Get baking!
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